Health

COVID-19 cases in New York are decreasing, but experts warn that cases may spike during the winter months, and it is important to get vaccinated and test for the virus before gathering with others.

A new study has found that high blood pressure, smoking, and atrial fibrillation are risk factors associated with severe stroke, emphasizing the importance of managing these risk factors.

An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots sold under several brand names has led to one death and over a dozen hospitalizations, and anyone who purchased the carrots is urged to avoid eating them.

The holiday season is becoming increasingly financially stressful due to inflation, leading to a rise in mental health issues among Americans, but there are strategies to manage financial stress and maintain mental health during the holidays.

Grimmway Farms has issued a voluntary recall of organic whole and baby carrots sold under multiple brands due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121, which has resulted in 39 illnesses and one death.

A recent report by Wysa reveals that one in five American employees have experienced mental health struggles in the past two weeks, with younger workers being especially affected, and employers lacking adequate training and support to address these issues.

The US CDC is investigating an E. coli outbreak in 18 states linked to organic carrots recalled by Grimmway Farms, which has resulted in one death and 15 hospitalizations.

Mike Tyson will return to professional boxing 19 years after his last bout, despite concerns about the potential neurological damage he could face due to his age and long career.

President Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services has sparked widespread criticism from public health experts, who are concerned about his potential effects on vaccination rates, research on infectious diseases, and misrepresentation of established science.

A new study has found that e-cigarette sales are still being shipped through the US Postal Service, despite regulations, and that delivery personnel are not checking IDs or scanning them properly, allowing underage customers to bypass age restrictions.